San Diego's Premier Gold Plating Laboratory
Professional 24K and 18K gold plating for pharmaceutical, jewelry, research, and industrial clients — with the volume capacity and turnaround that hobby shops can't touch.
Fast
Industry-leading turnaround
High Volume
Production runs welcome
$500
Minimum service fee
SoCal
San Diego to Los Angeles
Our Services
24 Karat Gold Plating
Pure gold electroplating for maximum conductivity, corrosion resistance, and a rich, unmistakable finish. The choice for electronics, medical, and luxury work.
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18 Karat Gold Plating
Hard-wearing alloy gold that balances brilliance with durability. Ideal for jewelry, wearables, and parts that see daily handling.
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Chrome Plating
Mirror-finish chrome electroplating for automotive trim, fixtures, and restoration work, backed by our sister polishing division.
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Industries We Serve
Our Process
Consultation
Tell us what you need plated — a photo and a few details are all it takes to start.
Assessment
We review material, condition, and dimensions, then confirm a firm quote.
Preparation
Meticulous cleaning, polishing, and activation — adhesion is decided here.
Plating
Precision electroplating to your specified thickness in our controlled lab.
Inspection & Delivery
Every piece is measured and inspected before careful packaging and return.
Why Choose Our Lab
Volume
Production runs and bulk orders are our normal, not our exception. Manufacturing clients get scheduled capacity and consistent, repeatable results.
Speed
Industry-leading turnaround — days, not weeks. Rush service available when a deadline is on the line.
Precision
A controlled lab environment with documented process steps, thickness verification, and inspection on every order.
Local
Based in Vista, serving all of Southern California. Drop off in person — no shipping risk, no cross-country wait.
A Professional Lab, Not a Hobby Shop
Gold Plating US is the gold plating division of Pacific Intelligence, operating a controlled plating laboratory in Vista, California. We fill the gap between one-man garage operations and enterprise-only aerospace vendors: scientific-grade process control that is still accessible to jewelers, engineers, collectors, and manufacturers alike.
Recent Work, Restored
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What Clients Say
Sample testimonials for illustration — real client reviews coming soon
“Illustrative example — the kind of feedback we work for: connectors plated to spec and back in our assembly line inside a week.”
Electronics manufacturer
San Diego
“Illustrative example — heirloom pieces restored with a finish that looks factory-new.”
Jewelry client
North County
“Illustrative example — a production run of lab components delivered on schedule, every piece within tolerance.”
Research facility
La Jolla
Recent Articles
July 14, 2026
Gold Plating Car Parts: From Emblems to Engine Bays
Emblems, trim, badges, even engine dress-up — what gold plating car parts involves, what lasts, and what it costs. Send photos for a free quote today.
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July 7, 2026
Gold Plating Firearms: A Guide to Doing It Right
Thinking about gold plating a firearm? What can be plated, how it holds up, legal notes, and cost — from a professional lab. Get a free photo quote today.
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July 1, 2026
Gold Plating in San Diego: A Local Story
From Gaslamp jewelers to Miramar aerospace shops, discover how San Diego uses professional gold plating — and where to get it. Request a free photo quote.
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Ready to get started? Send us a photo of your item.
Most quotes take one photo and one business day. Text or WhatsApp a picture and we'll take it from there.
Common Questions
Our minimum service fee is $500 per order, and pricing runs $100 per square inch of plated surface. Every job is quoted individually after we review photos of your item — send a picture and we'll confirm a firm price, usually within one business day.